Creaky Seats
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From: Jacksonville
2013 SLK
Creaky Seats
I have been noticing that my front seats "creak" with someone sitting in them, taking corners etc.
Car is starting to sound like a old Creaky floor...
Is there something that i can spray on them?
Car is starting to sound like a old Creaky floor...
Is there something that i can spray on them?
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From: Richmond, VA
2013 E350
My car starting making noises from the seat just recently. It took a while to isolate the noise, but what I found was that a small pad built into the outside of the seat belt latch was worn. The latch is located on the console side of the seat and is attached to the floor.
On the outside edge facing the seat is a small piece of what looks like carpet glued to the latch. If this is worn, you'll hear a creaking noise as the seat rubs the latch. Of course, the dealership did not have the part and wasn't sure they could get it. I picked up a felt pad at Home Depot, but all that did was change the noise.
I'm just waiting until my next trip to the dealer to order the part.
On the outside edge facing the seat is a small piece of what looks like carpet glued to the latch. If this is worn, you'll hear a creaking noise as the seat rubs the latch. Of course, the dealership did not have the part and wasn't sure they could get it. I picked up a felt pad at Home Depot, but all that did was change the noise.
I'm just waiting until my next trip to the dealer to order the part.
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'71 Pinto
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2000 E430 Sport
The dealer can apply extra padding to certain areas (usually the sides) which will solve the problem. I had my E in twice for that issue and it was resolved to my satisfaction.
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From: Toronto,Canada
17 E43, 18 GLE400
Not sure if yours has the same problem but the seatbelt buckle rub against the front seats on mine and a thin felt stick to the buckle solve this problem.
You can try hold the buckle away from the seat when you hear the noise and see if that's the cause.
You can try hold the buckle away from the seat when you hear the noise and see if that's the cause.
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From: Orange County
2004 W211 - 2004 MV Agusta SPR
I had this problem when I first got the car. Took it to the dealer like 3 times..I think they oiled something and now the sound is less/gone. Who knows what it really was, but all I know was that it was annoying.
